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First professional female landscape designer honoured in new Southfields statue

A new statue of pioneering landscape designer Fanny Wilkinson has been installed on a historic 1904 water fountain in Coronation Gardens.

03 Jul 25

New playground and wildflower boards unveiled at Wandsworth Park

Families celebrated as Wandsworth Park’s brand-new playground officially opened today, alongside the unveiling of new wildflower meadow boards inviting people to discover the park’s thriving wildlife.

02 Jul 25

Wandsworth celebrates South Asian Heritage Month

Wandsworth will celebrate diversity with South Asian Heritage Month during the borough’s year as the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture from 17 July to 18 August and today announces eight exciting projects, specially commissioned for 2025.

30 Jun 25

Buy refurbished home appliances for less

Residents in Wandsworth can now shop more sustainably thanks to a new online store launched by REWORK, the reuse partnership between Wandsworth Council, Groundwork London and Western Riverside Waste Authority.

26 Jun 25

Local homes for local people

Local residents are moving into newly-built homes for council rent as the Homes for Wandsworth programme completes more new developments across the borough.

23 Jun 25